BIO
Sandy Neumann is an associate professor of psychology at the UW-Stevens Point. Although she teaches on all three campuses, she is primarily housed at the Marshfield campus. She teaches a variety of courses, including Introductory Psychology, Human Development, Social Psychology, The Psychology of Disasters, and Statistics for Psychologists. Her research focuses on animal shelter volunteer retention, disaster responses at colleges, and the ethics of disaster planning at animal shelters. Neumann serves her community by offering continuing education classes on disaster preparedness and volunteering for the Marshfield Animal Pet Shelter. She is chair of the UWSP Marshfield Steering Committee.
PUBLICATIONS
Neumann, S. L. (2015). Animal welfare volunteers: Who are they and why do they do what they do? Anthrozoos, 23 (4), 351-364. https://doi.org/10.2752/175303710X12750451259372
Neumann, S. L. The “hows” and “whys” of being a social justice ally. In R. A. R. Gurung & L. Prieto (Eds.), ‘Getting Culture’: Incorporating Diversity across the Curriculum (pp. 65-75). Stylus Publishing. 2009.
AWARDS
- Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on behalf of LGBTQ+ People (2023)
ADVICE
Ask questions. Wonder about people and why they do the things they do.
LAST BOOK READ
“Stiff: The curious loves of cadavers” by Mary Roach
FUN FACT
Growing up, she wanted to be a veterinarian or teacher.